Category: Health Condition
Vanderbilt University Researchers Find a New Approach to Atherosclerosis Treatment
Atherosclerosis is a type of vascular disease characterized by the narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup. This buildup of fatty substances clogs the arteries and can result in …
University of South Australia: Brains of Obese People Struggle to Adapt and Learn New Things
Obesity has become one of the most damaging health problems in the world. It has become so prevalent that it has been considered an epidemic. Nearly every year, many …Unverricht-Lundborg Disease: Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 1 Is More Common in Finland
A recent study found a higher incidence of Unverricht-Lundborg disease (ULD), a form of progressive myoclonic epilepsy, in Finland than in any other country. The study also found a …University of Augusta Study Shows Relationship Between Tubular Autophagy and Kidney Failure in Diabetics
Researchers believe they can explain – in part – the onset of renal failure, particularly in diabetics, by a weakening of kidney cleansing activity. This discovery sheds light on …Rutgers University: Steroid Use in Childhood Can Lead to Hypertension
A study has found that children who use steroids for the treatment of autoimmune or other diseases like asthma have a high risk of developing hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and …
Diabetes: Islet Cell Transplantation Under the Skin a Possible Alternative to Insulin Injections
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that results in high blood sugar, which can be detrimental to one’s health in both, short term and the long term. Depending …